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Wandering Yooper - Jan 23, 2020 7:46 am Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2015
Prettiest hiking in the lower 48?After several trips to the John Muir Wilderness and Kings Canyon NP, I'm convinced that this area has the prettiest hiking and climbing (great photos!) that I've been able to find in the US.
T. White - Jan 16, 2018 1:45 am Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2012
Everything I love about the SierraCan't add much to what others have already said. Mindblowing place with no end of things to discover, yet feels like coming home.
I'm glad the Owens was never developed so that we can still enjoy this country as a true wilderness.
Marlin - Jan 31, 2016 9:33 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2015
Thank you, Mr. Muir"Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity; and that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life." - John Muir, co-founder and first president of the Sierra Club
ozarkmac - Dec 13, 2015 7:00 am
While JMT SOBOThe essence of the High Sierra.
StartingOver - Aug 9, 2015 2:46 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2015
First visited July 28, 2015I first visited this area on July 28, 2015, and found it spectacular. I hope to make many more visits in the future -- though having two young kids will make it tough for the foreseeable future.
brichardsson - Jun 24, 2015 11:28 pm
beautiful areacould spend my entire life here and not get bored.
slagerjon - Sep 1, 2013 11:58 am
PlaygroundThe Sierra IS the best range out there! I feel very fortunate to have it as my backyard!
Kristin5berry - Mar 20, 2013 3:44 pm Date Climbed: Mar 15, 2013
My first time and it was amazing!Like a mini Patagonia:)
mtneering - Mar 17, 2013 5:20 pm
Many Tripsand more
kteichert - Oct 12, 2012 3:11 pm Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2012
First TripWhat a gorgeous place! This was my first time there, with the purpose of hiking Mount Whitney. I would love to come back sooner than later and explore this giant playground of peaks and lakes. Absolutely gorgeous.
Augie Medina - Mar 13, 2012 6:37 pm
John Muir WildernessSpent lots of time in JM Wilderness.
hightinerary - Feb 7, 2012 9:34 am
...I've been hiking here every year since 1998.
Vitaliy M. - Jun 28, 2011 5:22 pm
awesome placeGo here all the time
tarol - May 14, 2011 11:49 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 1998
Many TimesGrew up a mile or so from this wilderness area, and I've been back many times as an adult to backpack and explore.
SierraCJ - Jan 7, 2011 10:42 am Date Climbed: May 10, 2009
IncredibleHiked hundreds of miles in JM Wilderness. Especially love the area near South Lake and Lake Sabrina. Plan to spend many, many more hours in this glorious place.
SKI - Dec 19, 2010 11:55 pm
Sierra RipsawSo much to do
WML - Dec 18, 2010 5:22 pm
Range of LightI absolutely love this area